Candelaria
Census-designated place in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico
Candelaria is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico, with 14,662 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Candelaria Arenas, 0.7 miles N.
- 14,662residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 4,879 / sq mipopulation density
- 00949ZIP code
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Living in Candelaria
- Median household income
- $41,734
- Median home value
- $152,500
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Candelaria had 14,662 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,662 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,879 per sq mi (1,884 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Candelaria at a glance
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
|---|---|
| County | Toa Baja Municipio |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,662 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.01 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4067° N, 66.2184° W |
| ZIP code | 00949 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 7212441 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Candelaria
- Candelaria Arenas0.7 mi N
- Mucarabones1.1 mi S
- Villa Esperanza1.6 mi NW
- Villa Quintero1.7 mi NW
- Campanilla1.7 mi NW
- Brisas del Campanero1.8 mi N
- San José2.0 mi W
- Campanillas2.2 mi N
- Pabellones2.4 mi N
- El Veintiséis2.5 mi NE
- Toa Alta2.5 mi SW
- Mansión del Sol2.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Candelaria
What county is Candelaria in?
Candelaria is in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Candelaria, PR?
14,662 people lived in Candelaria at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Candelaria, PR?
The ZIP code of Candelaria is 00949.
What is the elevation of Candelaria?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Candelaria?
Candelaria Arenas (0.7 mi), Mucarabones (1.1 mi), Villa Esperanza (1.6 mi), Villa Quintero (1.7 mi), Campanilla (1.7 mi).
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